Craig Breedlove
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Norman Craig Breedlove Sr. was an American professional race car driver and a five-time world land speed record holder. He was the first person in history to reach 500 mph, and 600 mph, using several
Breedlove in a 1968 illustration
Spirit of America originally on exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago
An ad promoting Breedlove shattering speed records in a production AMC AMX
Green Monster (automobile)
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The Green Monster was the name of several vehicles built by Art Arfons and his half-brother Walt Arfons. These ranged from dragsters to a turbojet-powered car that briefly held the land speed record t
Craig Breedlove
…Breedlove faced competition from Walt Arfons' Wingfoot Express (piloted by Tom Green), as well as from brother Art Arfons in his four-wheel, FIA-legal Green Monster. With more engine power, Breedlove upped the record to 468.72 mph (754.33 km/h) "[w]ith almost insolent ease", then to 526.28 mph (846.97 km/h), making…
Green Monster, the Land Speed Record car
Green Monster jet left-side cockpit and driving position.
General Electric J79 on display at the National Museum of the United States Air Force
Green Monster rear end.